Mold cleanup can cost thousands of dollars, so one of the first questions homeowners ask is whether insurance will pay for it. The honest answer: sometimes, and it depends mostly on what caused the mold. Quick answer: homeowners insurance usually covers mold damage when it results from a sudden and accidental event your policy covers,…
After a flood, whether from a storm, a river, a burst pipe or a failed sump pump, time matters. Mold can start growing on wet materials within 24 to 48 hours, so the faster you dry your home, the more you can save. Quick answer: to dry out a house after flooding, first make sure…
Drywall is in almost every room of an American home, and it has one big weakness: its paper face and gypsum core soak up water and give mold plenty to eat. When mold shows up on a wall, the big question is whether you can clean it or whether that piece of drywall has to…
The cabinet under the kitchen sink is dark, closed and packed with pipes and cleaning products. That makes it one of the most common places for slow leaks and hidden mold. Many people only notice when they smell something musty or pull out a bottle and see dark stains on the cabinet floor. Quick answer:…
Mold doesn’t always grow where you can see it. Some of the worst cases hide inside walls, where leaking pipes, condensation or old water damage keep the drywall and framing damp for months. By the time mold shows on the surface, it may have spread a lot. Quick answer: the most common signs of hidden…